LT Header install - Need help
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LT Header install - Need help
Trying to get a set of TSP's in, have the alt+coil packs+ valve cover removed and I can't seem to get the driver side in. Some articles online say go in from the top but I can't get passed the brake booster (which seems like a HUGE pain to move) Do you come in from the bottom? I have the car jacked up pretty high, I guess just go higher? Also, the article says remove the starter. . . doesn't the exhaust have to be out to get the starter in anyway?
Also, any other tips on the passenger side?
Thanks.
Also, any other tips on the passenger side?
Thanks.
Last edited by RandomTask; Nov 25, 2009 at 11:02 PM.
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Make sure you block your car up good. Also, if a stick, it helps to unclip the clutch hydraulic connection (brass colored cylinder) and to remove the ground strap on that side. You also should remove the spark plugs and then take a socket and put it over the coolant sensor so if you accidentally bang it you won't break it.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Make sure you block your car up good. Also, if a stick, it helps to unclip the clutch hydraulic connection (brass colored cylinder) and to remove the ground strap on that side. You also should remove the spark plugs and then take a socket and put it over the coolant sensor so if you accidentally bang it you won't break it.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Thanks.
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Got it in. Yeah, I unclipped the hydraulic line (didn't disconnecct) but I did have to remove the clip. After that, brought it in from the bottom and got it in. On The passenger side, I took off the starter, dropped it in from up top and twisted it down. They're all mounted up! Only thing left is to buy some new spark plug wires (killed two 
) and I can fire her up! Thanks guys!
) and I can fire her up! Thanks guys!
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Got it in. Yeah, I unclipped the hydraulic line (didn't disconnecct) but I did have to remove the clip. After that, brought it in from the bottom and got it in. On The passenger side, I took off the starter, dropped it in from up top and twisted it down. They're all mounted up! Only thing left is to buy some new spark plug wires (killed two ) and I can fire her up! Thanks guys!
) and I can fire her up! Thanks guys!
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Yeah, kind of upset at myself now for cheaping out and getting the TSP's. Have a feeling I'm gonna break down and get some LG's eventually. Thing I didn't like about the TSP's was their complete lack of any instructions whatsoever. But you get what you pay for. . . Hopefully they sound alright. They'll be helping a LS6 intake, G5X3, and 243 heads with roller rockers breath 
. Any guesses on numbers?
All in all, it took me about 7 hours total to do everything. Mind you, I also removed all the AIR stuff and had to take off the intake for that.
. Any guesses on numbers? All in all, it took me about 7 hours total to do everything. Mind you, I also removed all the AIR stuff and had to take off the intake for that.
